ROTCH, Judith Anne

On May 7, 2026, peacefully at Home, Ashburton. Aged 87 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Neil. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Colin and Kate, and Graham and Kelly. Loved grandmother of Jemma, Kelly, Ricus, Laurance, Lucy, Ethan, and Greta. Messages to the Rotch family PO Box 472, Ashburton 7740. At Judith’s request, a […]

MANGIN, Graeme John

On May 3, 2026. Peacefully at Rosebank Life Care, Ashburton. Aged 89 Years. Dearly loved husband of Faye for 66 years. Loving father and father-in-law of David and Virginia, Robert and Janet, and Liz and Steve Ditmer. Special grandad of his 7 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Messages to the Mangin family PO Box 472, […]

FARNELL, John Harold

on 1st May 2026, aged 72 years. Passed away peacefully at Tuarangi Home, Ashburton. Dearly loved husband of Wendy & loved father & father-in-law of Tracy & Scott Ritchie, Mike & Melissa Farnell, Colin & Diane Farnell, Steven Farnell & step-father of Paul Cross & beloved Poppa of all his beloved grand-children. He will be […]

DRUMMOND Edna May

on May 7, 2026. Peacefully at Radius Millstream, Ashburton, aged 90 years.  Dearly loved wife of the late Alec.  Much loved mother and mother in law of Christine and Vince Arena, and Lorraine and Pete Nolan.  Treasured Nana of Mathew, and Robert; Scott, and Ryan, and great-grandmother of Riley, Jayden, Alec, and Annabel.  Messages to […]

SIMMONS, Thomas Francis (Tom)

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Tom, on May 6, 2026, in Cromwell, aged 81 years. Best friend and devoted husband of the late Dee. Much-loved father and father-in-law of Jan and Greg, Mark and Pip and Brad and Emma. Proud grandfather of Emily, Thomas, Grace, James, Chloe, Oliver, River […]

MCDONALD, Averil Margaret (nee Braid).

 Peacefully at Ashburton Hospital on Thursday, April 30, 2026. Aged 79 years. Loved wife of Morton. Loved aunty and friend to many. At Averil’s request, a private cremation has been held.

JOHNSON Noel James

passed away peacefully on April 29, 2026, aged 82 years.  Dearly loved husband of the late Christine.  Much loved father and father in law of Lyle and Yvonne, and Katrina adored Grandad of Eileen, Oliver, and George. Messages to the Johnson family may be sent to nzlyle@gmail.com, or P.O Box 472, Ashburton 7740.   A service […]

FRANCIS Mary Louise

on April 29, 2026, peacefully at Rosebank Lifecare, Ashburton, with Bruce by her side. Dearly loved wife of Bruce for 61 years. Much loved and adored mother and mother in law of Greg and Pip, Andrew and Lou, and Jo and Phill.  Treasured Nana Mary of Madeline, Ella, Grace, Siobhan, and Annie; James, Glen, and […]

REID Colleen

on April 28, 2026, peacefully at Rosebank Lifecare, Ashburton.  Colleen was granted her last wish and now rests peacefully.  Dearly loved sister and sister in law of Margaret and Gordon.  Treasured aunty to her nieces and nephews and friend to many.   “I’d like the memory of me to be a happy one, to leave love […]

WALLACE Marjorie May (nee Murdoch)

Of Mayfield. On April 24, 2026. Peacefully at Coldstream Life Care, Ashburton. Aged 90 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Brewer Scott and the late Rudd Wallace. Much loved and cherished mum of Charlotte, William and Sandy, and Julie. Loving Gran of Ben, Fleur, and Beathley and great Gran of Kahu. Loved sister of […]